Backbenchers are the majority of MPs who do not serve in the government or shadow government as cabinet members. Their responsibilities include representing their constituents and examining government operations. Whether or not the backbench MP belongs to the ruling party determines the
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Indie legend Tim Burgess thrilled 250 guests at Stow-Ho House’s third anniversary charity night in Waltham Forest with a “phenomenal” DJ performance. Adelphi Music Factory and Hervé, the producer, DJ, and head of Cheap Thrills, performed
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail services in Croydon and Wandsworth face major weekend disruption, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses. Trains on Saturday and Sunday (October 11 and October 12) will be impacted by engineering work. Outside
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth highlights how cultural activities and community engagement are helping to improve mental health and wellbeing across the borough. With over 20 initiatives to address health disparities through culture, Wandsworth is leading one of the biggest Creative
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Glenthorne Road strip club in Hammersmith and Fulham has had its licence renewed after two adjourned meetings delayed the decision for six months. Secrets has been based in Glenthorne Road in Hammersmith and Fulham
Women and men value honesty, kindness and good manners above all other qualities they seek in a partner, finds a major new study from the Marriage Foundation. The study, Green flags & Red flags: What women and men really want, identified good
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey will host a unified, multi-faith event to launch National Hate Crime Awareness Week, promoting solidarity and safety across the borough. This session, titled “Faith in Unity: Standing Together Against Hate in HaringeyHaringey,” will be held from
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A full inquest into 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins’ death will begin next spring amid scrutiny over the tree’s maintenance and local safety measures in Sutton. Following a pre-inquest review presided over by Coroner Ivor Collett on October 7
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has adopted a new Local Plan outlining future growth, housing, and sustainability priorities to guide the borough’s development. The Richmond borough’s priorities for the next 15 years were established by the plan, which was formally
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council doubles rubbish and recycling collections for residents in town centre flats, boosting cleanliness and community standards. Wandsworth‘s Cleaner Borough Plan, which aims to improve recycling and garbage services and make streets cleaner to help residents
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has appointed muf architecture/art to design ‘Brixton Day and Night’, a community-led plan to revitalise the town centre and public spaces. Additionally, the project will invite people to help design the future of the town
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waterloo Millennium Green in Lambeth has been cordoned off after an overnight stabbing. Police investigations are ongoing at the scene. Due to reports of a major event from the local community, Waterloo Millennium Green is presently closed.
